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The What, When, Why and How Much?! Once you learn a little bit about its history, you are going to wonder how finding cheap platinum wedding rings is even possible. (Fortunately for you, I tell you on this page!) The What First recognized as an element around 1700 AD, the precious metal platinum has actually been around since 700 B.C. Known for it’s strength, beauty and durability, platinum is 30 times more rare than gold, and, at minimum, about 4 times the price. Ouch. The Where Platinum’s use in jewelry didn’t begin until the 18th century in Europe, and was only attainable by royalty or the extremely wealthy. Platinum’s popularity peaked in the early 1900′s, when it was the metal of preference for all fine jewelry in the U.S. When World War II began, the U.S. government declared platinum a “strategic metal” and any non-military use of it, including in jewelry, was prohibited. To satisfy those folks whopreferred platinum over any … Continue reading →

Now that Spring is here (finally!) I get to post about some of my most favorite things ever…. Lovely weather, outdoor weddings and DIY projects. First up, how to make paper lanterns! I love these illuminated lovelies and the many things they can be used for. Hung from a tree or a tent or even used as part of your centerpieces, there is so much they can bring to the table. Literally. The paper lanterns themselves are very inexpensive, and strung or hung even just as they are will make your space truly beautiful. But if you are looking for something a bit different, want to complement your theme or add a personal flair, here are some great ideas on how to do just that. Isn’t this seriously lovely? The ladies over at Ruffled share the DIY behind this beautiful and expensive looking lantern. You won’t believe how easy it … Continue reading →

The What, When, Why and How Much?! When it comes to cheap wedding rings for men, the options are practically endless. There are many different styles, metals, and price ranges to pick from. And more importantly, many different sources. Whether your groom’s preference is round plain, low dome, beveled edge, milgrain, flat plain, etc. etc. there are affordable options for each style. There are also a lot of affordable options for each type of metal available for men. Whether his metal of choice be platinum, white gold, yellow gold, titanium, stainless steel, palladium or tungsten, you can find it at a price you can afford. Fortunately, a lot of the same tips and hints for finding your engagement ring and wedding ring, can also apply to finding cheap wedding rings for men. Wedding Rings for Men Styles: Round Plain – Also referred to as domed, this is the most popular and traditional men’s wedding ring style. You have the option of shiny or matte, and because … Continue reading →

Your wedding reception itinerary doesn’t have to be planned down to the minute but you should have a good idea of what you would like to happen and when, so that your reception goes as smoothly as possible and your time is maximized and optimized as much as possible. Having a wedding reception itinerary in place will also ensure you don’t forget any activities or traditions you want to include. Below are two wedding reception itineraries, one broken down by the hour and the other by grouped sections. Sample Wedding Reception Itinerary – 5 Hour Reception Hour 1 - Cocktail hour will begin immediately after the ceremony while the bride and groom are taking pictures. During this time appetizers and drinks are served. Often there is entertainment during this time such as a band or DJ. Hour 2 - Bride and Groom make their official entrance and have their first dance. Some people choose to have the DJ announce … Continue reading →

Best Deals For Your Bridal Buck Believe it or not, cheap wedding rings are fairly easy to find. Budget Brides are thinking out of the box to get the most ring for their buck in what is usually a very expensive wedding item. There are lots of different and non-traditional places to find your wedding rings at a great price: Online auctions - In my opinion, best source to save the most money on a ring purchase. Heirloom rings - In your family or his – Most of the time, FREE. Estate sales - You may stumble across a treasure for cheap. Wholesale Jewelers - Sometimes hard to find, but worth the hunt. Online merchants - Another fantastic budget saving source as they don’t have the overhead of a brick and mortar. Family Jeweler - If your parents or another relative have gone to a particular jeweler for a long time for all their jewelry or … Continue reading →